Homes for Rent in East Cambridge, MA (3,690 Rentals)

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property at 40 Bristol St

40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol St
East CambridgeMA02141
property at 20 Bristol St

20 Bristol St, Unit 2

20 Bristol St
East CambridgeMA02141
property at 44 Pearl St

44 Pearl St, Unit #2

44 Pearl St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 248 Meridian St

248 Meridian St, Unit 204

248 Meridian St
BostonMA02128
property at 117 Saint Botolph St

117 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3

117 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02115
property at 18 Rush St

18 Rush St, Unit 2A

18 Rush St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 1 Crawford St

1 Crawford St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 95 Beacon St

95 Beacon St, Unit A

95 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 184 Green St

184 Green St, Unit 1

184 Green St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 51 Dartmouth St

51 Dartmouth St, Unit X

51 Dartmouth St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 10 Fulkerson St

10 Fulkerson St, Unit St

10 Fulkerson St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 95A Beacon St

95A Beacon St, Unit 95A

95A Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 399 Broadway

399 Broadway, Unit 2

399 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 1576 Cambridge St

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 3R

1576 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 41 Mount Pleasant St

41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 3

41 Mount Pleasant St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 639 Somerville Ave

639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3

639 Somerville Ave
SomervilleMA02143
property at 8 Durham St

8 Durham St, Unit 3

8 Durham St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 2 Otis St

2 Otis St, Unit G

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 115 Highland Ave

115 Highland Ave, Unit 7

115 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02143
property at 154 Summer St

154 Summer St, Unit 3R

154 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St, Unit 39

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 2 Otis St

2 Otis St, Unit 1

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 2 Otis St

2 Otis St, Unit 1

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 397 Broadway

397 Broadway, Unit #2

397 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 390 Broadway

390 Broadway, Unit 2

390 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 153 Summer St

153 Summer St, Unit 6

153 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 94 River St

94 River St, Unit 2

94 River St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 54 Atherton St

54 Atherton St, Unit 1R

54 Atherton St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 196 Central St

196 Central St, Unit 1

196 Central St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 9 Auburn Ave

9 Auburn Ave

SomervilleMA02145
property at 66 Partridge Ave

66 Partridge Ave, Unit 68

66 Partridge Ave
SomervilleMA02145
property at 68 Partridge Ave

68 Partridge Ave, Unit 68

68 Partridge Ave
SomervilleMA02145
property at 142 Highland Ave

142 Highland Ave, Unit 20

142 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02143
property at 1576 Cambridge St

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 3F

1576 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 520 Cambridge St

520 Cambridge St, Unit 3A

520 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 1218 Massachusetts Ave

1218 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 318

1218 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 218 Banks St

218 Banks St, Unit 7

218 Banks St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 286 Beacon St

286 Beacon St, Unit 1

286 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 45 Inman St

45 Inman St, Unit 42

45 Inman St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 284 Beacon St

284 Beacon St, Unit 1

284 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 399 Broadway

399 Broadway, Unit 2

399 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 190 Prospect St

190 Prospect St, Unit 9-A

190 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 196 Central St

196 Central St, Unit 196

196 Central St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth St, Unit 2

28 Plymouth St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 1699 Cambridge St

1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A

1699 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 152 Summer St

152 Summer St, Unit 9F

152 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 39 Cross St

39 Cross St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 54 Atherton St

54 Atherton St, Unit 1R

54 Atherton St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 190 Prospect St

190 Prospect St, Unit 9A

190 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in East Cambridge?

There are currently 5779 Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $20,000. There are also 3653 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Cambridge ranging from $875 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Cambridge ranges from $875 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,061.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Cambridge range from $1,477 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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